Holidays in Saronic Islands

The Saronic islands are very popular Greek islands for summer holidays and weekend breaks. This is because there are the closest Greek islands from Athens. Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses have developed a lot in tourism over the last years, while Agistri is not that famous but remains a true gem to explore. The crystal water, the relaxing atmosphere and the long history are the most distinctive characteristics of Saronic Greece, which have a different character each. Poros is great for sailing, Hydra has amazing architecture, Spetses stands out for the elegant mansions and Aegina is ideal for family vacations. This Saronic islands travel guide will give you all the necessary information to organize your holiday.

Travel guide to Saronic, Greece

Due to their close distance to Athens and the short ferry ride, the islands of the Saronic Gulf are ideal destinations for short holidays and weekend breaks. They all have something special in their style and a truly relaxing atmosphere.

Travel info

The Saronic islands, in Greece, are part of the Aegean Sea and they are located between the peninsula of Attica and the north eastern coasts of Peloponnese. These lovely Greek islands are frequently visited as weekend destinations from Athens and for short holidays. Due to their short ferry ride from the Greek capital, they are also perfect for day trips. Our Saronic islands travel guide will give you all the necessary information to understand these precious islands.

Select an island

Have a look on our Saronic islands travel guide that we have prepared. You will find all useful tourist information about holidays to these lovely places, including lists with the best beaches, villages and monuments to visit. Also check our amazing photos, 360 pictures and maps to get a better understanding of these locations. In the section of every island, you will also find information about how to travel there and you will have the chance to book ferry tickets through our online system.

Accommodation

The islands of Aegina and Poros have the majority of accommodations among the Argo Saronic group of islands. Agistri, Hydra and Spetses also have nice places to stay with elegant architecture and original character. In Hydra and Spetses, you can also find many boutique hotels with upscale facilities. Here are the accommodations that we suggest in the Saronic islands, including hotels, villas and studios. Each accommodation is presented with photos, detailed text and Google map.

Villages

The villages in the Saronic islands, in Greece, have different architecture and each distinguishes for the unique character. The most impressive village is Hydra Town, a romantic little town constructed on the slopes of a hill around a port with amazing stone mansions and paved paths. Spetses Town also has something unique: it is more flat than Hydra Town but the architecture is different, as elegant white mansions line up the beach promenade. Poros Town also spreads on the hill slopes, while Aegina Town has many Noclassical elements. The most modern architecture is found in Agistri, as these villages there were founded the last century only. View our travel guide of Saronic villages and find information about some of the most beautiful villages of Greece.

Beaches

The Argo Saronic is famous for the wonderful beaches with relaxing family atmosphere. Aegina and Poros have the best organized beaches in Saronic. The beaches in Hydra and Spetses are great, but they can be accessed on foot or by boat. The small island of Agistri also has amazing water, especially in Aponissos beach, while few coves are naturist places, such as Halikiada. Located in close distance to Athens, the beaches of these islands usually get most popular in the weekends, while in the weekdays they remain peaceful and private. View our travel guide of Saronic beaches and find information about some of the best beaches in Greece.